GDD - Narrative - Chapter 2
- Title: The Proud Hunter
- Description: Adira leaves the village to hunt a rabbit on her own, determined to prove her worth after Torion’s disapproval.
- Duration: 15m
What happens?
The next morning, Torion is ready and waiting for Adira, and she has much to learn. He points out she is yet too inexperienced to catch something as big as a deer. That was her mistake. They will start small. Torion helps her find the trails of a rabbit, and while they advance, he teaches her new moves (like the spear attack) and helps her navigate around the area. However, he helps as much as he condescends, and she learns as much as she questions. Adira is flustered, Torion is furious. He won’t be around forever. It’s about time she learned to fend for herself if she is to live on her own… and that’s when she snaps: the only reason she has to learn these things is because they’re on their own; if they lived in a tribe, with other people to help each other, this wouldn’t be necessary. Torion scoffs. So Adira thinks she is good enough without him? She thinks he’s on her way? If she truly believes that, then he would very much like to see what she is capable of.
Boss Battle: fight Torion
After winning, Adira says she’s better than he thinks, he should give her more credit, but Torion is fuming: so she’s beaten her father, a man who would not hurt nor harm her, and she thinks this proves anything? Adira truly is a child who knows nothing of the world, and she would do well to remember that. Torion goes back to camp, while Adira remains in the rabbit’s trail. She will catch it and prove — to herself, more than anyone else — that Torion is wrong, and she is not a child. In the end, she reaches an area deep in the Moorlands where she catches the rabbit. For all the grievances she has for her father, the truth is she can’t wait to show him her catch. He’ll be so proud of her this time. He has to be! Fade to black…
How does it drive the story forward?
- Progresses the main narrative by...
- Reveals key lore or backstory through...
- Evolves character dynamics, especially between...
What are the key moments in order?
- Scene 1 – [e.g., Adira sneaks out early in the morning with her spear]
- Scene 2 – [e.g., She tracks a rabbit and reflects on past hunts with Torion]
- Scene 3 – [e.g., She succeeds in the kill, but hears distant howls…]
What characters are involved?
- Adira
What locations are required?
- Forest | Riverbank | Hunting Trail
What music/audio is required?
- Ambient | Tension | Emotional | Mystery